What’s Happening
Updates at WRC
We are deeply grateful for your ongoing support and would like to provide you with an important update on the organization’s stability and strategic direction.
In the wake of such a heartbreaking time for WRC and the significant transition our organization is experiencing, we are moving forward thoughtfully with compassion and a deep responsibility to the community. During this transition, we are working to rebuild our foundation and ensure the long-term well-being of the organization and its ability to serve the community. The Board has been working diligently throughout the past month on our next steps and how best to support the staff, volunteers, clients, and community partners.
After thoughtful evaluation, we have determined that taking a brief, strategic pause in our programs and daily operations is necessary. This temporary pause will allow us to focus fully on an essential priority: realigning and strengthening key staff roles so WRC can best meet the evolving needs of the La Plata County community in the new year. Our commitment to the mission remains unwavering, and we will reopen as soon as the appropriate leadership, team, and support systems are in place to effectively carry out this much-needed work. We know this temporary pause may bring questions, and we want you to know that the board has made this decision to protect WRC’s long-term health, not to step back from our mission of "Advocating for the personal empowerment and economic self-sufficiency of women and girls in La Plata County.
Since our founding in 1987 by a dedicated group of local women, WRC has served as a vital and resilient resource for our community. That history of strength and commitment continues to guide us today, and we remain focused on honoring that legacy as we take these thoughtful steps forward. We are committed to communicating openly during this process and will share updates on our website, www.wrcdurango.org, including our hours of operation as they become available. Additionally, you can connect directly via email to wrcboard87@gmail.com.
Your continued support truly makes a difference. It is an investment in WRC’s future, a future where we are well-positioned to serve, support, and partner with the women and girls of our community.
December 12, 2025
Become a Corporate Sponsor
Corporate Sponsorships = Visibility.
Partner with WRC to grow your business while helping those in need!
Corporate Sponsorships of Women’s Resource Center programs and fund-raising events give businesses the opportunity to gain valuable publicity before an engaged and caring audience: women who support the Women’s Resource Center. And women who support the Center support businesses that support women! The Corporate Sponsorship Program also provides valuable support to our efforts to ensure that women have every opportunity to support themselves and their families. We welcome you and look forward to our partnership!
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
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Sponsor our referral program
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Sponsor Women’s History Month
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Sponsor the Men In Heels relay race
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Sponsor the Durango Double Race
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Sponsor our bimonthly Financial Aid Program
Sponsorship Benefits- Resource & Referral Program
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• Platinum Members will be featured in a rotating ad on our Homepage with other Platinum Members. Runs for 12 months.
• Half-page ad, value $200, in one of our printed quarterly newsletters, NetWorks, sent to more than 1,100 WRC members
• Top page listing in two editions of NetWorks Donor Recognition Pages.
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• Logo listing with link on Corporate Member Page on WRC Website.
• Quarter-page ad, value $100, in one quarterly newsletter.
• Listing in two editions of NetWorks Donor Recognition Pages.
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• Listing with link on Corporate Member Page on WRC Website.
• Listing in two editions of NetWorks Donor Recognition Pages.
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• Listing with link on Corporate Member Page on WRC Website.
• Listing in NetWorks Donor Recognition Pages in annual report.
• Thank you on social media
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• In-kind donations of products or services (contact WRC for details)
No-Cost Ways to Give to WRC
There are several simple ways you can contribute to WRC (aside from your membership dues) all year long and at no extra cost to you! Check out the partnerships we have with these businesses:
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Prudential Insurance Company, Marchell Fletche
WRC members receive discounted rates on Auto, Homeowner’s, Renter’s, and Long Term Care Insurance through Liberty Mutual Insurance and The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and a percentage of your premium is donated to WRC, at no cost to you!
Contact Marchell Fletcher:
(970) 259-1379
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LPEA Round Up Foundation
The La Plata Electric Round Up Foundation is almost too easy. Indeed, it seems counter-intuitive: How could something so simple make such a difference? But Round Up has – donating, since its formation more than $1 million in local grants to hundreds of agencies and organizations in Archuleta and La Plata counties including the Women’s Resource Center.
At its core, Round Up is a community service program organized through La Plata Electric and funded by LPEA members. It derives its funding when members sign-up to “round-up” their electric bills each month to the next higher dollar. Many cooperatives across the country have formed similar foundations to facilitate a way for the co-op and its members to support deserving friends and neighbors in need.
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City Market Value Card
Is your City Market Value Card registered to give back to the WRC? Well, the City Market CARES program has changed their giving program. Beginning March 5, 2014 City Market started to re-structure their giving program linked to the Loyalty Card (Value Card) As a Loyalty Card holder, City Market is requiring you to re-enroll with the organization of your choice.
You can re-enroll your card at https://www.citymarket.com/i/community/community-rewards to choose an organization to give back to through your purchases at City Market. Please consider enrolling your Loyalty Card and linking it to WRC. If your card was associated to the WRC, you still need to log in and re-register.